As the most populous city in New Jersey, Newark is a thriving urban hub located within the New York metro area. Of Newark’s 311,549 residents, approximately 10.5% are seniors aged 65 and older. The city is the seat of Essex County, and the area is known for its abundance of public parks, historical sites and iconic cultural venues. There are also a number of top-rated health care centers in Newark, including the University Hospital and Saint Michael’s Medical Center.
According to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the average monthly rate for assisted living care in Newark is $5,991. Actual rates at individual assisted living communities may be higher or lower than the area average, as facilities are free to set their own rates.
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The average monthly rate for assisted living in Newark is $5,991, which is below the state ($6,650) and national ($4,300) averages. In neighboring New York and Pennsylvania, average rates are lower at $4,800 and $3,955, respectively. The average cost of assisted living care in Delaware is $6,690, while seniors in Connecticut pay about $6,300 per month for placement in an assisted living facility.
Average assisted living rates vary throughout New Jersey. In nearby Trenton, seniors can expect to pay an average of $7,478 per month for assisted living care, while rates are significantly lower in the southern portion of the state. In Vineland, the monthly average is $6,523, and in Atlantic City, assisted living runs about $5,790 per month. Ocean City’s rates are the lowest in New Jersey at an average of $4,945 per month.
Note: Data for Newark was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, New York, NY, was used instead.
New Jersey’s Medicaid program includes a Comprehensive Medicaid Waiver, which covers Medicaid Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS). Benefits provided through MLTSS are administered by select MHOs and health plans, and these benefits may include services and supports delivered in an assisted living facility.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in New Jersey page.
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Nellie Grier Senior Citizen Center | (973) 422-4096 | The Nellie Grier Senior Citizen Center is a city-operated senior center that offers a number of free and low-cost programs and services for older adults. Seniors can access free health education and health screening clinics, join an organized card game and sign up for escorted day trips to local museums, historical sites and community events. |
New Jersey Department of Veterans Affairs – Newark Office | (973) 297-3230 | Newark seniors who have served in the military can contact the Newark office of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for information on county, state and federal benefits for vets and their families. Representatives from the department can help vets apply for VA Aid and Attendance and Housebound, two enhanced VA pension programs that beneficiaries can use toward their assisted living costs. |
Essex County Special Transportation System | (973) 618-1280 | Operated by Transdev Transportation, the Essex County Special Transportation System provides seniors and adults with qualifying disabilities low-cost, wheelchair-accessible public transit service throughout Essex County. This reservation-based, curb-to-curb service can be used for nonemergency medical appointments, shopping trips, errands and social outings. |
Essex County Division of Senior Services | (973) 395-8365 | The Essex County Division of Senior Services offers a number of services to assist seniors aged 60 and older. The division operates the local care management program that seniors and their caregivers can use to develop a long-term care plan, learn about financial assistance programs and locate a suitable assisted living facility in the Newark area. |
Essex Newark Legal Services | (973) 624-4500 | Essex-Newark Legal Services is a nonprofit legal services organization that provides free legal information and representation to low-income residents of Essex County. ENLS assists income-eligible seniors with civil (noncriminal) legal matters such as access to health care services, consumer issues and advanced care directives. |
Assisted living facilities in Newark are licensed and regulated by state laws designed to protect the rights of long-term care residents. Visit our Assisted Living in New Jersey page to learn more about New Jersey’s assisted living laws.